In March 2016, crews began conducting clearing and grubbing in the vicinity of Eglinton Avenue East and Don Mills Road, to allow for widening of the Eglinton Avenue East and Don Mills Road roadway, to make way for the future Science Centre Station

As part of the clearing and grubbing work, a number of shrubs, bushes and trees that are closest to the curbside will be removed

Additionally, a number of trees in close proximity to the station work zone will be protected during construction. Trees will be replanted and landscaping of the station area and portions of the streetscape will take place upon completion of station construction

Portions of the streetscape and road along Eglinton Avenue East will be upgraded as part of the City of Toronto’s Eglinton Connects plan

All appropriate permissions and permits to remove selected trees which are in conflict with the station construction are obtained prior to the start of this work

When

Clearing and grubbing work will continue into November 2016

Work will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances

Where

Crews will be present along Eglinton Avenue East, east of Leslie Street to east of Gervais Drive, and along Don Mills Road, south of Wynford Drive to north of Rochefort Drive

What to Expect

Residents and businesses nearby should anticipate noise from chainsaws and wood chippers for the removal of debris

Traffic and Pedestrian Impacts

Lane closures along the curbside lanes of Eglinton Avenue East and Don Mills Road are expected (subject to approval)

A flag person will be present for the safety of pedestrians on nearby sidewalks

Pedestrian access will be maintained

As always, please take care when travelling near work sites

Thank you for your patience as we work to build this important project.